With countless injuries on defense, the Lions desperately needed someone to start their Thanksgiving matchup against the Chicago Bears. Al-Quadin Muhammad answered the bell for Detroit.
The veteran defensive lineman played very well in the Lions' win, especially in the second half. Replacing the injured Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike, both of whom missed the first half, Muhammad provided energy and pass-rush presence. According to NFL Next Gen Stats from the game, Muhammad played 43 snaps and recorded one sack and seven QB pressures.
“I thought Muhammad played big for us,” coach Dan Campbell said after the game. “It was good to have him back in the lineup. He is a relentless player who gives everything he can.”
The sack was Mohammed's first this year. He had 6.5 for the Colts in 2023, the only season of his seven-year NFL career in which Muhammad was a regular starter. After spending time on Detroit's practice squad this season, Muhammad could be called upon for key reps again given the Lions' mounting injuries. No. 69 looked poised for more in a strong Thanksgiving performance.
